Johann Christoph Bach |

Johann Christoph Bach

Cousin of J.S. Bach. The most prominent representative of the older generation of Bachs. His compositions testify to the richness of the imagination, contain bold harmonic finds, and are distinguished by perfect technique. I preferred powerful sound. Never used less than 5 compulsory voices on organ.

Bach’s vocal compositions are the most significant. Author of cantatas, motets, 4-goal. arias, chorale preludes for organ, variations for clavier.

Литература: Schneider M., Thematic index of the musical works of the Bach family, в кн.: Bach Yearbook IV, Lpz., 1907; Fischer M., The Organistic Improvisation in the 17th Century by J. Chr. Bach, Kassel, 1928; Rоllberg F., J. Chr. Bach, «ZfMw», XI, 1928/29; Geiringer K., The Bach family, NY-L., 1954; Freyse С., J. Chr. Bach, Bach Yearbook XLIII, Lpz., 1956.

P. A. Wolfius